明 傳項元汴 秋江圖 卷|River Landscape
dated 1578
Medium
Handscroll; ink on paper
Dimensions
Image: 11 7/8 x 36 1/2 in. (30.2 x 92.7 cm)
Classification
Paintings
Culture & Period
China · Ming dynasty (1368–1644)
Department
Asian Art
Museum
Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY
Credit
Bequest of John M. Crawford Jr., 1988
Accession Number
1989.363.83
Tags
Art Historical Context
**River Landscape (秋江圖 卷)**, attributed to Xiang Yuanbian and dated 1578, is a captivating handscroll painting from China's Ming dynasty (13681644). Xiang Yuanbian, a renowned, painter, and connoisseur, created this ink-on-paper work measuring 11 7/8 x 36 1/2 inches. As a master of literati painting, he drew from classical traditions, blending meticulous brushwork with poetic evocation of nature. This piece exemplifies the Ming era's revival of Song and Yuan dynasty styles, where landscapes served as meditative escapes for scholars. Handscrolls like this were designed for private viewing, unr...